Hope you can look forward to a hot shower (to help flush out the phlegm), a hot cup of tea (or other drink that soothes throat and keeps you from dehydration), hot salt water gargle, and a 5-hour phone call-free afternoon nap soon.

Wow. You do realize that most people can't write that well when they're healthy, don't you? It may be time for you to start penning the next great book, be it poetry or prose. Very impressive. *applauds*

I feel for you. I was quietly recovering from a nice little concussion (tripped and fell into the wall at work) when along came the cold from hell, so now I am tired and dizzy and snotty. Good job on the poem. Hope you feel (fell) better soon.

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